Gold: At It’s Highest Price?
by What is Gold? What is it worth?
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Gold, also known as the element “Au” on the periodic table, has been popular since it was first disocvered in turkey in 600 bc, which was soon after used in their coins. The ancient people understood how rare and difficult to find gold was, and it was a treat for only the rich. Kings and other rulers had as much gold as they could around them, because it was a sign of power, wealth and conquest. The more gold you could bring back home the better a ruler you were. Gold was and still is seen by many as the prettyest element. It’s the only shiny yellow element. During medieval time gold was used to cure the sick, while it was believed that anything that looked nice was healthy. In modern day gold is still used in making Jewelry, Dentistry, and other precious items are often plated with gold.
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